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Sunday, May 27 BETTER READERS PARTNERS: Learn to read better or teach someone to read better. Meet Gail Jensen, Literacy Volunteer Coordinator, at the the Cambridge Farmers’ Market, at the intersection of Main and Broad streets, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Ms Jensen will help both learners and tutors sign up to work with a partner at a library or another mutually convenient location. For information about the Better Readers Partners, a new free adult literacy tutoring program, send email to Gail at betterreadersgroup@gmail. com.
DUATHLON/5K: If you enjoy running in Saratoga please consider a new 5k hosted by the Saratoga Lions Club alongside their well-known annual duathlon on Sunday, May 27. A separate 5K will begin just minutes after their Duathlon, hosted by the Saratoga Casino Hotel. Meet in the field next to the Nelson Ave. entrance. This is a highly anticipated and respected event that offers chip timing, prizes and refreshments. Your entry fee includes a collectors t-shirt. The proceeds go to to support the Saratoga Lions Club efforts to help those with visual and hearing impairments as well as increase Diabetes awareness. All the info and online registration you need can be found at https:// saratogalionsduathlon.com.
GRANT COTTAGE:U.S. Grant Cottage State Historic Site at 1000 Mt. McGregor Road, Wilton will open for the 2018 season Memorial Day weekend with new exhibits and the return of a popular program highlighting Cottage caretaker and Civil War veteran Oliver Pendelton Clarke and his wife Martha. On May 27 at 1 p.m., reenactors Steve Trimm and Melissa Trombley-Prosch will portray the Clarkes as they share reflections on their life together on Mt. McGregor in the setting of Memorial Day 1907. Cottage tours are $6 for adults, $5 for seniors, and $4 for students ages 6-18. The suggested donation for programs is $5 per person. PLANTS & MORE SALE: Quality locally gown tomatoes, herbs & other vegetables, perennial flowers, used garden tools, flower pots and lawn
decorations, homemade spring and summer wreaths and more. 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church parking lot, 624 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Call Beth at 518-281-3279 or Bev at 518-587-0403 for more information. POTTERS GROVE TABERNACLE: Praise & Worship Sing-a-Long with Ed Comeau & A Message from Pastor Mark Bailey and an Informational Membership Meeting after the Message. 6 p.m., 143 Bluebird Road, South Glens Falls. Refreshments will be served. All events are free with a love-offering gift. SARATOGA CHILDREN’S THEATRE: “Godspell,” 1 p.m., Saratoga Music Hall, 474 Broadway, Saratoga Sprngs. General admission $12, seniors/students $10, kids under 10 free. Come dressed as a hippie and get $2 off admission. SARATOGA SPA STATE
PARK: Join a docent on a guided mineral springs tour to learn about the history, geology and lore surrounding the park’s special waters.No registration necessary. This is a free event and meets at the Creekside Classroom at 11 a.m. At 2 p.m.,take a moderate two mile hike to learn the unique history of the park. No registration necessary. This is a free event and meets at the Creekside Classroom. Please call the Environmental Educator at 518-584-2000 Ext. 116 for more information regarding events at Saratoga Spa State Park. SUNDAY MEDITATION: Cultivating compassion & wisdom. Sunday morning meditation 9 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. at One Big Roof, 538 Maple Avenue, Saratoga Health & Wellness Building (across from the Maple Avenue Middle School, just off Route 50). By donation. No experience necessary. All are welcome.
Monday, May 28 BALLSTON AREA SENIOR
CITIZENS: Monday activities: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Chorus; 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Stretch & fit, exercise; 1 p.m., Movie Matinee. Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Road, Ballston Spa. Call 518-885-6740 or visit www. ballstonareaseniors.com for more information.
CLIFTON PARK SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER: Bocce, 10 a.m. (weather permitting). Monday activities include chess, checkers and backgammon; tap intermediate; jazz dance; chair yoga; discussion group, clogging; quilting; osteo exercise. 6 Clifton Common Court, Clifton Park. Call 518-383-1343 for more information. Call extension 227 before noon the day before to make reservations for lunch. GALWAY LIONESS BAKE
SALE: The Galway Lioness Club Of Lions District 20-Y2 will hold a Bake Sale at the Village Of Galway Memorial Day In The Park Event. This Event will be held on Monday, May 28, starting at 9 a.m. in the Village Of Galway Park, located at the Village Intersection of Sacandaga Road, also known as Route 147, and Galway Road.The Galway Lioness Club will have their Galway Lioness Cookbook for sale at the Village Park Event. Proceeds from the Lioness Bake Sale and Galway Lioness Cookbook Sale will benefit the Galway Lioness Club Community Fund which includes the Crisis Fund. MOREAU LAKE STATE PARK: The fourth hike in the Meandering Mondays series travels along the White Birch Trail, which starts with a steep incline, then has some ups and downs along the way. Please call the park office with 24-hour advanced notice to reserve a spot, 518-793-0511, all are welcome. Adults 62 and under are $2. Children and seniors are $1. Meet and check in at the office at 10 a.m.
PLANT & PIE SALE: The Glenville Hills Garden Club of Saratoga County will hold a Plant and Pie Sale at the Galway Village Park between 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Memorial Day, May 28. There will be a large selection of perennial plants together with herbs, flowering shrubs, and bulbs. There will also be homemade pies and quiches available for purchase. Proceeds will fund the garden club projects and beautification of Galway. The plant list will be posted prior to the sale on http://www.glenvillehillsgardenclub.org/. REALLY BIG BOOK SALE: The annual Really-Big book sale takes place Monday, May 28 (Memorial Day) from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. behind the Galway Library on Sacandaga Rd (Route 147) north of the village stop
light in the village of Galway. No item costs more than $1. Pre-sale for Friends of the Library members only, 8:30 a.m. - 9 a.m. If you’re not a member, you can join then for $5 and get a free book.
SARATOGA NATIONAL CEMETERY: The Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery invites the public to attend the 19th Annual Memorial Day service beginning at 11 a.m. at the assembly area at the main flag pole. (seating will be available, but visitors are welcome to bring their own chairs). The keynote speaker is LtCol Dave Panzera, 109th Airlift Wing, Dir. Of Program Integration. USS
SLATER: USS SLATER will be open to the public for guided tours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day of Memorial Day Weekend, including Monday, May 28. Typically, the only DE afloat in America is closed on Monday for continuing restoration, but exceptions are made for significant holidays. The ship is located on the Hudson River in Downtown Albany just south of the Dunn Memorial Bridge. Admission is $9 for adults and $7 for children. Call 518-431-1943 for more information or visit the website at www.ussslater.org.
Tuesday, May 29
BALLSTON AREA SENIOR CITIZENS: Tuesday activities: 9 a.m. to noon, Billiards, Crafts & Woodcarving; 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Quilting; 12:30 p.m., Wifi Bowling; 1 p.m., Mahjong, Board Games & Cards; 2:15 p.m. to 3 p.m. Osteo-Busters. Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Road, Ballston Spa. Call 518-885-6740 or visit www.ballstonareaseniors.com for more information.
BIRD WALK: Join local wildlife ecologist and artist Steve Sanford and the Agricultural Stewardship Association (ASA) on Tuesday, May 29 for a bird walk at the conserved White Oak Farm in Buskirk. The walk will begin at 5:30 a.m. and stroll through farm fields and woods to a large beaver pond. Steve will arrive at 4:30 a.m., so anyone wanting to hear owls or other early sounds can assemble earlier. The walk is for beginner and expert birders alike. No special footwear is necessary but participants should bring binoculars and shoes or boots that could stand some morning dew. Meet at 5 Eddy Road and walk, watch and listen for about 2 hours. Please register online at www.agstewardship.org, by emailing katie@agstewardship.org or by phone at 518-692-7285.
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA: Tuesday for Tots, “3,2,1, Blast Off!,” 10:30 a.m. for ages 2-5. 69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs. For more information call 518-584-5540 or visit www.cmssny.org.
EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION: The Adirondack Chapter 602 of the Experimental Aircraft Association will hold its monthly membership meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 29, at the Fulton County Airport off Route 67 east of Johnstown. The meeting is open to anyone interested in aviation. For more information, visit www.eaa602.org.
FOSTER PARENT MEETING: A Foster Parent Information Meeting will be held on May 29 at 4 p.m. at the Services Building, 152 West High Street, Ballston Spa. Saratoga County is in need of foster homes for school-aged children and teenagers. The next certification class will begin in fall 2018. Please contact Jared LeGrand or Stacey McVaigh at 518-884-4157 for more information.
MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY: Storytime with Miss Chrissie, 11:30 a.m. Stories, rhymes and crafts. All ages are welcome. Join the Library in welcoming Congressman Paul Tonko to Mechanicville. The Congressman will talk about the Library of Congress Surplus Books program, take questions, and tour the library starting at 4 p.m. The congressman’s office will deliver 32 books from the Library of Congress to the Mechanicville Library, 190 N. Main St. Mechanicville. For more information, call 518-664-4646; fax 518664-8641 or visit http:// mechanicville.sals.edu.
MOREAU LAKE STATE PARK: The Park Naturalist will lead this month’s Full Moon Hike from 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. While walking around the lake, see flora and fauna as the sun is setting and the moon is rising. Call 518-793-0511 for reservations with 24-hour advanced notice. Program fees apply.
SARATOGA SPA STATE PARK: Join the Environmental Educator on a moderately strenuous three mile Geyser Trail hike through fields and forests to learn about some of the plants and animals that live in the park. Please bring water and wear sturdy shoes for this 1.5 hour hike, starting at 10 a.m. This event is free. Please call 518-584-2000 Ext. 116 to register.
Wednesday, May 30
BETTER READERS PARTNERS: Learn to read better or teach someone to read better. Meet Gail Jensen, Literacy Volunteer Coordinator, at the the Greenwich Free Library, 148 Main Street, from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Ms Jensen will help both learners and tutors sign up to work with a partner at a library or another mutually convenient location. For information about the Better Readers Partners, a new free adult literacy tutoring program, send email to Gail at betterreadersgroup@gmail.com.
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA: Book of the Month Club, 11 a.m. for ages 3 and up. For the month of May join in reading “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt” by Michael Rosen and take part in multi-sensory projects and crafts. 69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs. For more information call 518-5845540 or visit www.cmssny.org.
COMMUNITY GARDEN PLANNING MEETING: Attend a presentation about successful community gardens in the Capital District and how that could be replicated in Clifton Park. The presentation will be followed by a question and answer session and an opportunity to volunteer to help establish a community garden in Clifton Park. 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library. Visit https://www. surveymonkey.com/r/cpcommunitygarden to complete a survey about the possibility of establishing a community garden in Clifton Park.
KARNER BLUE BUTTERFLY WALK: The endangered Karner blue butterfly has two broods every summer. The first brood should emerge late in May and the second in early July. Take a look on the Old Gick Farm Trail for adults that are searching for nectar and mates in the open meadows. The 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. walks will be cancelled if it is raining. Each walk lasts for about an hour. Please park in the lot by the Saratoga Sandplains Sign on Route 50 half a mile north of King Road. Registration is strongly encouraged. Karner Blue Butterfly Walks will be held Wednesdays through June 27.
MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY: The Friends of MDPL meet the last Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. All are welcome to attend. Fermentation 101, 6 p.m. Learn about the process, and why fermented foods are good for you, with Adam Elabd of Troy-based Yesfolk Tonics. Registration Required. The Evening Book Club discusses “Bear Town” by Fredrik Backman at 7 p.m. 190 N. Main St. Mechanicville.For more information, call 518664-4646; fax 518-6648641 or visit http://mechanicville.sals.edu.
SARATOGA SPRINGS FARMERS MARKET: From 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. at High Rock Park, shop with approximately 35 vendors, and enjoy an afternoon of food, fun, live music and more. For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/ events/1221085768026381/. For a complete vendor list, visit http://www.saratogafarmersmarket.org/wednesdaymarket-vendors-high-rockpark-2018/.
SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Jungle Story Time, 10a.m. Library Chefs Book Club: Uglies, 3:30p.m. Stop in prior to get your copy and return for discussion and the creation of a book-inspired dish. 52Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518695-6641for more information.
VOLKSWALK BURNT HILLS: A guided walk starts at 9 a.m. Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church, 73 Midline Road, Ballston Lake. Registration for each event starts ½ hour before the walk; the cost is $2.
Thursday, May 31
BALLSTON AREA SENIOR CITIZENS: Thursday activities: 9:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.,Craft, Cards, Billiards; 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.,Lunch/bring a dish to share, meeting; 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.., Bingo. Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Road, Ballston Spa. Call 518-885-6740 or visit www.ballstonareaseniors.com for more information.
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA: Science Explorers, 10:30 a.m. for all ages. Discover the different ways science is all around us. 69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs. For more information call 518-584-5540 or visit www.cmssny.org.
HORSE EXPLORERS: The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame presents “Horse Explorers,” a hands-on series intended to creatively educate children ages 3-6 about horses by developing age-appropriate skills in disciplines including art, literacy, science and math. The theme for May 31 is “Horse Senses.” 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., Horseplay Gallery. Children are free to attend with a paid accompanying adult. For more information about “Horse Explorers,” please contact Karen Wheaton at 518-5840400 ext. 118 or Sheileen Landrey at 518-584-0400 ext. 120.
LYME DISEASE PRESENTATION: The Lyme Action Network, in concert with Queensbury Senior Citizens, Inc., sponsors an informational presentation by Professor Holly Ahern, SUNY Adirondack microbiology professor and nationally recognized expert on Lyme and other tick-borne diseases, at 7 p.m. on May 31 at the Town of Queensbury Activity Center, 724 Bay Road. “What You Need to Know about Lyme and Tick-borne Diseases” will draw from peer-reviewed and published research to explain the nature of the pathogens that are carried by ticks, strategies to avoid tick bites, the problems with diagnostic tests, and treatment issues and options. The presentation is free and open to the public.
MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY: The Daytime Book Club discusses “The Chemist” by Stephanie Meyer. 190 N. Main St. Mechanicville.For more information, call 518664-4646; fax 518-6648641 or visit http://mechanicville.sals.edu.
MOREAU LAKE STATE PARK: This wonderful Moreau Kayak Trip from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. is a great way to spend time outside. The Park Naturalist will lead this beginner’s paddle around the lake pointing out signs of spring and other wonderful sights that are more enjoyable from an up-close perspective given by a kayak. Reservations are required with 24 hours advanced notice; please call 518-7930511.
MUSIC & MINGLING GALA: This event to benefit the Saratoga Senior Center will be held May 31 from 7 p.m. 10 p.m. at the Saratoga Polo Field. Known as the “kickoff event of the season,” this exciting evening will feature an open bar, gourmet foods by The Old Daley Inn, cigar tastings, lawn games, live music by Grand Central Station, Tarot Card readings, a fire pit, a silent and a live auction, and much more. Tickets are $125 and can be purchased at the front desk of the Saratoga Senior Center, 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs, or at www.SaratogaSeniorCenter.org.
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF RACING: Legendary thoroughbred racing personality Tom Durkin, who called 25 editions of the Belmont Stakes from 1990 through 2014 for the New York Racing Association, will discuss several of his favorite calls of the iconic race during a special program at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame. Retired jockey and Capital OTB racing analyst Jeff Carle will serve as the program moderator. Time: 7 p.m. Cost: Free to attend.
SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Learn how to run your own Etsy shop at a 10 a.m. workshop Registration is required at schuylervillelibrary.sals.edu. Jungle Story Time, 10 a.m. Table Top Gaming, 3 p.m. 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-6956641 for more information.
SKIN CANCER SCREENING: Dr. Marisa Wolff, DO, will host a skin cancer screening event as part of the SPOTme®Campaign by the American Academy of Dermatology. When detected early, skin cancer (including melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer) is highly treatable. The screening is ideal for people who’ve noticed any suspicious spots or growths on their skin, specifically spots that have a different color, are changing in shape or size, bleeding, or not healing. 4 p.m. - 8 p.m., Saratoga Hospital First Floor Classroom. Free and open to the public; registration required. Space is limited. Please call 518-583-8459, or visit saratogahospital.org/ classes.
SOUTHERN SARATOGA ART SOCIETY: The monthly meeting of SSAS will be held on Thursday, May 31, at 6:30 p.m. at the Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Drive. Local sculptor Tony Audi will talk about how he got into sculpting and show a slide presentation about his work. The public is invited to attend. For more information about SSAS, visit southernsaratogaartist.com.
START OF SUMMER PARTY: Held at Sinclair Saratoga and hosted by Home Made Theater, the Unofficial Start of Summer Party will include a corn hole tournament, the traditional HMT Cake Walk, raffles, a Saratoga Photobooth delicious food from Buddah Noodle and a cash bar. Each $25 ticket includes a drink voucher. 5 p.m. - 8 p.m., 17 Maple Avenue, Saratoga Springs. Purchase tickets at https://homemadetheater.org/official-unofficialstart-of-summer-partyrsvp.